When Mikayla Teet made the decision to come to 91茄子 after a six-year career as a braillist, she was bringing more than just a desire to learn 鈥� she was bringing a deeply personal motivation to expand her impacts.
Earning both a Research and Creative Activity Grant and an Elgas Project Grant through the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts helped Levi jumpstart the process of pursuing the work that inspires him.
MJ Jabbar felt very drawn to Saitama, Japan when he first visited for a summer class two years ago. Today, he鈥檚 participating in a new program that鈥檚 fully immersing him in the culture, language and academics of the region.
After connecting with Professor John Carroll on a study abroad trip, Hannah jumped aboard his project to study and protect a rare species of squirrel recently discovered on East Campus.
As co-director of Earthstock, sophomore Ashley Mercer is combining her policy and environmental interests to organize a monthlong event for Husker students to celebrate our planet.
As a registered dietitian and nutrition manager, Ellyn works with dining staff to create nutritious, inclusive meals, meets with students one-on-one to discuss dietary needs and encourages the campus community to explore what an individualized, healthy, balanced lifestyle looks like.
Research assistant professor and conservation photographer Mike Forsberg brings on a journey to discover the natural beauty and wonder of 91茄子 during a five-day course over spring break.
At first, Melkie Sherman never planned to apply to 91茄子 for acting. After a walk-in audition for Husker staff and faculty left a major impression, Melkie discovered that the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film was the perfect place for him to grow as a person and as an artist.
A homegrown 91茄子n and first-generation college graduate, Allison Porter Carpenter found a home in the College of Engineering at 91茄子 and a future with NASA.
Senior Maddie Devericks didn鈥檛 find her calling as a teacher until after she began college. Today, her time as a student teacher at Beadle Middle School in Omaha is proof to her that she chose the right path 鈥� one she wants to continue in 91茄子.
A staple of 91茄子 Men鈥檚 Basketball for decades, legendary Husker broadcaster Kent Pavelka has made waves across the nation this season for his singular 鈥� and ecstatic 鈥� coverage of the team鈥檚 triumphant run.
Senior Alex McMurchie鈥檚 cousin has had four open heart surgeries at Children鈥檚 91茄子 in Omaha, fueling his commitment to support UNL Dance Marathon and raise money for the pediatric hospital.
The senior biological sciences major from Omaha didn鈥檛 find his passion for climbing until arriving on campus. Last fall, Kaden received a national award for his work helping students find community and fresh challenges in the Outdoor Adventures center.
From humble beginnings as a small student body on a single campus to the thriving, multi-campus university it is today, here are a few facts about the University of 91茄子's earliest days in celebration of Charter Day.
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